November 16 News Update

Each Monday-Friday, by 9AM Central, we’ll post links to news stories and analytical articles of interest to working people. Sometimes they will be accompanied by editorial commentary. Stories from the New York Times will be followed with a *. The Times pay wall policy allows free access to only about ten articles a month.

We will be taking some personal time off next week. The next News Update will be Monday, November 26.

Next Wave of Walmart Worker Actions Kicks Off with California Strike
Walmart hit by employee walkouts

P@W Mourns the Passing of Howard Wallace
Howard Wallace - 1936-2012: Socialist, Union Activist, LGBT Icon

‘Grand Bargain’ Would Be a Social Security Swindle
Rights group alarmed over Morocco's underage maids
Philadelphia union workers protest at Mayor Nutter's house
Student workers at Hershey facility win back wages
French unions say deal far off in labor reform talks
South Africa mine strikes end, tensions remain
Ward addresses labor conflict
Does UIS stiff laborers?
Toronto transit driver suspended for chasing sex attack suspect